2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR and 2006 Ford E-150 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-150. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | SSR | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 132 L |
